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On September 14, 2016, New York States Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services jointly issued “Statewide Guidance on Space Arrangements Between … Continue Reading →

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new requirements for safety labeling on immediate-release (IR) opioid pain medications such as oxycodone, hydrocodone and morphine. These changes are FDA’s … Continue Reading →

In an effort to curb unnecessary utilization, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new initiative that will require durable medical equipment (DME) suppliers to obtain … Continue Reading →

New York recently joined twenty-eight (28) other states plus the District of Columbia in adopting a telemedicine/telehealth reimbursement parity law (the “Telehealth Law”). The new Telehealth Law became effective January … Continue Reading →

The most recent New York State Medicaid Update altered the landscape for the provision of transportation services under the New York State Medicaid program. All transportation service providers, including ambulance, … Continue Reading →

The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HRSA”) published a Program Assistance Letter on May 13, 2014, to explain revisions that were … Continue Reading →

CMS has provided final approval of a Medicaid Waiver to provide over $8 billion for reforming the delivery of healthcare in New York, including the establishment of a new, comprehensive … Continue Reading →

On April 1, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that a hospital’s “Values and Standards of Behavior” policy proscribing negativity violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The … Continue Reading →

Looking to join the 20 other states and the District of Columbia which already mandate such coverage, both the New York and Connecticut Legislatures are currently considering bills that would … Continue Reading →

Skagit County, Washington recently agreed to a $215,000 settlement, as well as agreeing to correct deficiencies in its HIPAA compliance program, with the Health and Human Services Office for Civil … Continue Reading →